- Est. Median Value
- $770K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 2%
- Current Weather
- 8.9°C
- Median Age
- 47 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Breeze Bay
Is Breeze Bay a good place to live?
Breeze Bay is home to roughly 3,411 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Breeze Bay scores 50 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 2% green space.
Schools: Breeze Bay has 9 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $770K, and weekly rent typically sits around $480.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 8.9°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Breeze Bay is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety71
- Amenities38
- Schools76
- Housing Affordability49
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $770K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $480/wk
- Median HH Income
- $121K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -3.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which schools are in zone for Breeze Bay?
- Children living in Breeze Bay are in zone for Christchurch Adventist School, St Thomas of Canterbury College, Middleton Grange School, Hillview Christian School, Marian College, St Anne's School (Woolston). Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
- How do I check my school zone in Breeze Bay?
- Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.
- What is the population of Breeze Bay?
- Breeze Bay has 3,411 residents, based on the 2023 Census.
- How much do houses cost in Breeze Bay?
- The estimated median property value in Breeze Bay is $770K. Median weekly rent is $480/week.
- Where is Breeze Bay?
- Breeze Bay is in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Breeze Bay a good place to live?
- Breeze Bay scores 50/100 for livability on Suburb.co.nz, based on schools, safety, green space and amenities.
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Breeze Bay
Schools in zone for Breeze Bay
Children living in Breeze Bay have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Christchurch Adventist School
Composite · roll 285 · decile 6
St Thomas of Canterbury College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 708 · decile 8
Middleton Grange School
Composite · roll 1387 · decile 9
Hillview Christian School
Composite · roll 545 · decile 7
Marian College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 436 · decile 9
St Anne's School (Woolston)
Full Primary · roll 176 · decile 3
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Breeze Bay. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Breeze Bay that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Ko Taku Reo - Deaf Education New Zealand
Specialist School · roll 99 · decile 10 · 2.8 km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea School (Christchurch)
Full Primary · roll 101 · decile 10 · 2.9 km away
Sumner School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 9 · 3.2 km away
Rubbish & Recycling
- Rubbish collection
- Monday (weekly)
- Recycling & organics
- Monday (fortnightly, Week 1)
- Next recycling
- 10 August
Rubbish bin
Non-recyclable general waste. Put out every Monday.
Recycling bin
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles & jars, metal cans, rigid plastic containers. Put out every second Monday.
Food scraps bin
All food scraps and garden organics. Collected every second Monday alongside recycling.
Collection data sourced from Christchurch City Council.
Breeze Bay Weather
Current conditions: 8.9°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.71 | 14.46 | 1.5 | 11.99 |
| ☀️ Feb | 20.91 | 14.04 | 2.18 | 10.64 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.28 | 11.33 | 2 | 9.25 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.44 | 10.43 | 1.66 | 8.34 |
| 🍂 May | 13.97 | 7.98 | 1.61 | 6.2 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.17 | 7.73 | 2.45 | 5.62 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.28 | 5.87 | 3.38 | 6.15 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.71 | 5.33 | 1.54 | 7.65 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.28 | 7.14 | 1.99 | 8.99 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.04 | 8.56 | 1.85 | 10.55 |
| 🌸 Nov | 17.04 | 10.25 | 1.83 | 11.55 |
| ☀️ Dec | 20.09 | 12.92 | 2.15 | 11.15 |
Breeze Bay Community
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